Suffolk Marine Anglers 10th Annual Striped Bass Tournament is the largest competition held in the spring. The excitement begins with a shotgun start at 6:00am on Sunday June 3rd, 2018 from the Babylon Village Dock. Boundaries are from Moriches inlet to East Rockaway (Debs) inlet and participants must weigh their catch in by 3:30pm. Last year fishermen competed for nearly $20,000 dollars in prize money. Once again money will be raised for Hospice Care Network, a great non profit close to many of the anglers' hearts.There will also be a catch and release category The winner will receive a prize for the largest in length released striped bass. There are also many other chances to cash in, including a slot fish category, Calcuta blue fish category and a mystery fish.The Captains Meeting will be held at Miller’s Ale House in Deer Park on Thursday, May 31st at 7:30pm. Thousands of dollars in prizes from local and national sponsors will be raffled off at the meeting, and a Chinese auction will be held. More information is available from the www.suffolkmarineanglers.com 631-669-0907​

The big spawning slammer bluefish showed up in the back bays around Fire Island. This is some great action fishing! Light spinning tackle with top water plugs and other hard baits. 15 pound fish on 12 pound test in shallow water is awesome. Also today some nice bass on live bait inside the inlet. Things are happening now! If you want to fish email me at captal@skimmeroutdoors.com to set a date. Next Monday and Tuesday look like great days to fish.

​The series of winter and spring storms that have raked the Island had a noticeable impact on some of our South Shore inlets, Fire Island being one example. Steven Bartlett shot this drone footage over the weekend of the fire island inlet. if you're not already aware there has been major sholling and narrowing of the inlet and unlike moriches there are no immediate plans for dredging. the Coast Guard is recommending to stop at the six bouy and assess the conditions before making your way out. coming back in the inlet can be worse so plan your return around wind and tide accordingly